2019-20 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    Mar 29, 2024  
2019-20 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Communication Studies: Concentration in Media Production [MEPD]


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The communication studies  concentration in media production (BA_COM_MEPD) is a professionally oriented degree program designed to provide students with the creative and critical thinking skills needed in expanding sectors of contemporary media industries. The program seeks to balance a strong emphasis on skills acquisition and media aesthetics with deep understanding of the social and cultural contexts in which they are created.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

  1. Examine various forms of communication as vehicles of human expression.
  2. Examine various forms of communication theory.
  3. Demonstrate the significance of communicative expression within cultural contexts.
  4. Generate and format information in written form for distribution via various media.
  5. Exhibit proficiency in oral discourse.
  6. Analyze the relationship between the media and society.
  7. Analyze ethical issues relating to communication and the media.
  8. Demonstrate use of information sources, analysis, and use of evidence

Career Potential

  • Video and film production
  • Audio production
  • Broadcast media
  • Media post-production
  • Interactive media authoring
  • Special effects production
  • 3D animation and design
  • Internet site development

Participation in Media: 1 credit hour


Participate in one of the student media clubs.

Elective Courses in Media Production: 15 credit hours


Select five courses in the area of media production.

Elective Sequence in a Related Content Area: 9-11 credit hours


Choose a sequence of courses in computer applications or math and science.

Internship: 3 credit hours


Complete at least three credit hours of internship in media production.

Total Credit Hours Required for Graduation: 120


Example of the B.A. in Communication Studies with a concentration in Media Production over four years


Total credit hours for semester: 16


Total credit hours for semester: 15


Second Year Fall


Total credit hours for semester: 16


Second Year Spring


Total credit hours for semester: 16


Third Year Fall


Total credit hours for semester: 15


Third Year Spring


Total credit hours for semester: 15


Fourth Year Fall


Total credit hours for semester: 15


Fourth Year Spring


Total credit hours for semester: 12


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